Learn how to balance your budget and set priorities to get the home features you want with the least compromise

See where it makes sense to invest in durable essentials and focal pieces, and where to economize on other things

Check out these tricks from vets and landscape designers for keeping your pets and plantings safe in the backyard

We put to bed some of the misconceptions that may be keeping you from a good night's sleep

Take cues from nature for placement, materials, shapes and patterns, for a house that sits well in its surroundings

Bibliophiles across the globe reveal their top books and favorite reading spots, from a 2-story library to an artfully curated book nook

Elegant porcelain antlers and more now emerge from an Atlanta outpost where critters once roosted

A landscaper transforms his apartment building’s rooftop into a lush retreat where he and his friends relax and sometimes take in a movie

Works from a Pop Art icon, vibrant textiles, intricately crafted bamboo objects and designer dollhouses are on display this month

How do you stay balanced when each foot is in a different culture? You take a stand where you hang your hat